Direct Support Professional (DSP) #2007

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE•Benton, AR

81d•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional works on an interdisciplinary team that delivers superior quality of service and provides appropriate activities in a safe and healthy environment within the home and community setting. Essential duties include assisting clients in basic living skills and daily personal tasks such as showers, dressing, housekeeping, grocery shopping, preparing and planning meals, and financial budgeting. Providing transportation to and from activities and appointments as needed is also a key responsibility. The role involves maintaining good communication between staff regarding clients' needs and progress, accurately completing all required documentation, and strictly following documentation and maintenance of records for vehicles in compliance with Medicaid guidelines. The position requires reporting incidents and/or emergencies to supervisors immediately. It also involves assisting in the formulation, management, revision, and follow-through of the client’s Plan of Care, following proper medication management guidelines, and organizing recreational activities. The DSP is expected to be a role model for clients through appropriate physical appearance and actions, treating clients and their families with dignity and respect, and representing the company's mission. Maintenance of company facilities and vehicles, ensuring cleanliness and regular preventive maintenance, is also part of the role. Attending necessary training and continuing education is required. Maintaining confidentiality of all information is crucial.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two+ years' experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Must be able to meet physical demands including lifting up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must adhere to the Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures.

Nice To Haves

Valid Arkansas Driver's License required for providing transportation.
Proof of liability insurance and keeping it current.
Might be required to undergo periodic driving test and demonstrate proficiency in the operation of a motor vehicle, including passenger vans.
Employees may also be required to drive his/her personal vehicle at times and maintain adequate liability coverage on any personal vehicle used to transport participants.

Responsibilities

Assists Clients in basic living skills and daily personal tasks, including showers, dressing, housekeeping, grocery shopping, preparing and planning meals, and financial budgeting.
Providing transportation to and from activities and appointments as needed.
Maintaining good communication between staff regarding clients' needs and progress toward their plan of care by the end of shift.
Accurately completing all documentation required by FCC, such as Behavioral Reports, Incident Reports, Compliant Forms, Personal Care Work Sheets, Requisitions, Maintenance Forms, Progress Reports, and Monthly Attendance Logs.
Strictly following and completing necessary documentation and maintenance of records for FTA vehicles and maintaining all mileage/billing forms in compliance with Medicaid guidelines.
Reporting incidents and/or emergencies to supervisors or delegated authorities immediately.
Assisting in the formulation, management, revision, and follow-through of the client’s Plan of Care to ensure that treatment is carried out and good health, safety, and security is prioritized.
Following proper medication management guidelines and assisting in the monitoring and documentation of these procedures.
Organizing and carrying out recreational activities for the clients.
Providing good role modeling for clients through appropriate physical appearance, adhering to FCCs dress code, and appropriate actions.
Treating the client and their families with dignity and respect.
Assisting in the maintenance of FCC facilities and grounds, keeping them clean, orderly, and functioning.
Assisting in the maintenance of FCC vehicles ensuring cleanliness and regular preventive maintenance.
Attending necessary training and continuing education.
Providing proof of liability insurance and keeping it current.
Maintaining confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc. and the clients.
Adhering to and complying with all Quality Assurance’s & HIPAA procedures.
Maintaining consumers’ progress notes daily or as needed on the prescribed forms.
Maintaining consumers’ records weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly.
Filing all information in consumers’ records as needed and updated as prescribed by funding sources.